How Long Would a US–Iran War Last? Financial Times Reveals Bombing Limits

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A recent Financial Times report suggests that current US military capacity would allow intense bombardment of Iran for only four to five days at high intensity, or up to one week at lower intensity — even with aircraft carrier deployments. This raises serious questions: if conflict erupts, how long can Washington sustain pressure before political, economic, and military costs escalate?

Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Geneva for what could be a decisive third round of nuclear negotiations. The United States, represented by senior envoys, maintains that diplomacy remains the preferred route — but sanctions, naval positioning, and military signaling continue simultaneously.

The US Treasury has expanded sanctions targeting Iran’s oil “shadow fleet,” ballistic missile logistics networks, and defense procurement chains. Officials say the goal is to limit Tehran’s financial channels and military supply lines under a “maximum pressure” strategy.

Despite mounting pressure — military, diplomatic, and economic — Tehran shows no sign of retreat. Analysts point to Iran’s large ballistic and cruise missile stockpiles, expanding drone capabilities, proxy network influence, and recent reports of a potential Chinese CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missile deal as factors complicating US calculations.

Regional dynamics are also shifting. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, alongside discussions of a proposed “Hexagon” strategic bloc, signals evolving alliances that could reshape Middle East power balances. Yet India maintains historic economic ties with Iran, including Chabahar port investments.

If conflict breaks out, would it be limited and short — or would it expand through proxies, maritime disruption, and regional escalation?

This video provides a strategic geopolitical analysis of military timelines, sanctions pressure, diplomatic maneuvering, alliance shifts, and global economic implications.